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Interview

A Troubadour and His Guitar

Once poised for folk-rock stardom, John Michael Talbot chose a quieter path
Douglas LeBlanc
October 22, 2001
Books and Culture Corner

Science and the Spiritual Quest Subscriber access only

"A place at the table for Christians, but at a price."
John Wilson
October 1, 2001

Praisin' Worship Music Subscriber access only

"Plus: Promise Keepers' military rhetoric gets real, the failure of racial reconciliation, and a verdict expected this week for Shelter Now workers."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001
Philip Yancey

Where Was God on 9/11?

Reflections from Ground Zero and beyond.
Phillip Yancy
October 1, 2001

Antiabortion Terrorists Take Advantage of Anthrax Scare Subscriber access only

Plus: Bibles found at Ground Zero.
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

Mission Work Slows in Muslim Countries Subscriber access only

"Plus: Updates on the Burnhams and Shelter Now workers, and more stories from around the world."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

The Transformation of Trash Subscriber access only

Howard Finster's life was a living sacrifice.
"Edward C. Knippers, Jr."
October 1, 2001
Film Forum

Serial-Killer Style vs. Single-Mom Substance

"What critics are saying about From Hell, Riding in Cars with Boys, The Last Castle, and other films."
Jeffrey Overstreet
October 1, 2001

Christian Media's Surges and Skirmishes Subscriber access only

"Plus: Pat Robertson twice slammed for Liberia ties, and other stories."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

HarperCollins Releases a Semi-Official C.S. Lewis Sequel—But It's Not Narnia Subscriber access only

"Plus: Tolkien and Lewis speak to a post-9/11 world, and many other stories from media around the world."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001
Christian History Corner

Festival of Fears Subscriber access only

What's scarier than Halloween? The anxieties that drive it.
Elesha Coffman
October 1, 2001

Is the U.S. Ignoring Religious Persecution by Anti-Terror Allies? Subscriber access only

"The State Department adds North Korea to worst-offenders list, but not Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

Planned Law on Religious Hatred Prompts Protests Subscriber access only

Critics fear that Britain's religious freedom legislation might have the opposite effect.
Cedric Pulford
October 1, 2001

'Our Fears Have Come True' Says Pakistani Bishop After Massacre in Church Subscriber access only

At least sixteen parishioners killed after gunmen storm a Sunday service.
Anto Akkara
October 1, 2001

"Weblog: Decisions, Decisions" Subscriber access only

Judges and church judiciaries rule on denominational conflicts.
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

Radical Muslims Massacre 16 Protestants Subscriber access only

Six masked gunmen spray bullets into a Church of Pakistan Sunday service.
Stan Guthrie and Yunis Khushi
October 1, 2001
Books and Culture Corner

Is God a Body-Snatcher? Subscriber access only

The restless intelligence of philosopher Peter van Inwagen.
John Wilson
October 1, 2001

In Perspective: The Christian and the Jack-o'-Lantern

The September 11 terrorist attacks force Americans to rethink Halloween—something Christians have done for a long time.
Todd Hertz
October 1, 2001

A Church Parking Headache Subscriber access only

"Plus: Removing tattoos in Honduras, a proposed Religious Speech Amendment, and other stories from around the world."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

White-Powder Worries Subscriber access only

The anthrax scare has put us on edge. How shall we deal with wartime fears?
David Neff
October 1, 2001

Think Jesus Is the Only Way to Heaven? You're a Terrorist Waiting to Happen Subscriber access only

"As church attendance slackens, columnists continue to attack exclusive fundamentalist beliefs in Christianity."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001
Film Forum

Movie Messiahs of All Shapes and Sizes

"What critics are saying about K-Pax, Waking Life, Halloween's horror flicks, and other cinema options."
Jeffrey Overstreet
October 1, 2001

Hundreds of Christians Take Shelter in Barracks After Riots in Nigeria Subscriber access only

Some report that violence since mid-October has left more than 200 dead.
Obed Minchakpu
October 1, 2001

Taliban Ends Access to Aid Workers Subscriber access only

"Plus: The Burnhams are alive but their captors are in trouble, plus other stories from around the world."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

Dayna Curry Will Celebrate Her 30th Birthday in a Taliban Prison Subscriber access only

"With trial indefinitely postponed, the future is murky for Shelter Now hostages."
Jeff M. Sellers
October 1, 2001
Christian History Corner

"Christian History Corner: God Bless, More or Less" Subscriber access only

Irving Berlin's anthem captures America.
Elesha Coffman
October 1, 2001

Christian Scholarship ... For What? Subscriber access only

Academic speakers affirm the value of beholding God's creation
John Wilson
October 1, 2001

The Untold Story of America's Favorite E-mail Forward Subscriber access only

"What's on the Supreme Court docket, Ann Coulter gets fired, and Cronkite gets cranky."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

Religious Riots in Nigeria Leave Hundreds Dead

Leaders condemn the use of religion as a tool for violence
Obed Minchakpu
October 1, 2001

All Narnians Go to Heaven Subscriber access only

"A call for miracle verifiers in Kenya, more on pacifism and just war doctrine, and other stories from news media around the world."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001
Film Forum

"Film Forum: Friendship's Favor, Fashion's Folly"

"Stephen King tries warming our hearts instead of chilling them. Michael Douglas brings back the formula thriller. Ben Stiller has us laughing at ego and fashion, and so does Mariah Carey (unintentionally"
Jeffrey Overstreet
October 1, 2001

The Great Physician Is In Subscriber access only

Studying the benefits and perils of religious belief on physical health—including pregnancy.
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

Anglican Priest Hopes to Boldly Go Where No Clergyman Has Gone Before Subscriber access only

Ken Clapham wants to be the international space station's chaplain.
Cedric Pulford
October 1, 2001

World Publisher Apologizes for 'Clumsy' Editorial Subscriber access only

"More on the World Trade Center crosses, every publication in the world notices America's spiritual boom, and other stories on the 9/11 fallout."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001
Christian History Corner

A Muslim Perspective on War Subscriber access only

"Muslim response to the Crusades showed jihad in action, and while the grievances have changed, the rhetoric still echoes."
Hadia Dajani-Shakeel
October 1, 2001
Books and Culture Corner

Covering Islam Subscriber access only

Getting beyond the feel-good bromides
John Wilson
October 1, 2001

Call Them Hostages Subscriber access only

"Shelter Now aid workers reportedly survive first attack, but young American Heather Mercer isn't doing well."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

Aiding Afghanistan Subscriber access only

Relief and aid organizations say dropping food while dropping with bombs is dangerous. And Australia's PM gets attacked for trying to defend Shelter Now workers.
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

Criminal Attacks on Polish Churches Prompt Security Campaign Subscriber access only

Armed robberies of Roman Catholic parishes have quadrupled since the early 1990s.
Jonathan Luxmoore
October 1, 2001

Survey points to 'growing concern' about violence against British clergy Subscriber access only

Clergy homes are often clearly marked making them targets for violence.
Cedric Pulford
October 1, 2001

"Weblog: Terrorism, Broken Bones, Rumors Won't Keep Billy Graham From Preaching" Subscriber access only

"Two horrible violent crimes, good and evil after 9/11, and other stories from around the world."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

What Does 09.11.01 Mean for Religious Liberty Policy? Subscriber access only

Persecution watchdogs fear religious freedom will suffer
Todd Hertz
October 1, 2001

"Church, Community Stand by Refugee Charged with Rape" Subscriber access only

Hate group targets St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in literature campaign.
LaTonya Taylor
October 1, 2001

Will the U.S. Attack the Abu Sayyaf Next? Subscriber access only

"Shelter Now workers on hunger strike, and other stories from media around the world."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

"Weblog: Graham, Caldwell, Vicar's Wife Criticized for Post-9/11 Comments" Subscriber access only

"Charitable choice supporters say just wait till next year, American definitely killed by Muslim kidnappers, and other stories from around the world."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001
Christian History Corner

Apocalypse Not Subscriber access only

"As speculations mount regarding the significance of recent events in God's plan for the end of the world, voices from the past urge restraint."
Elesha Coffman
October 1, 2001

A Different Kind of Women's Lib Subscriber access only

A dispatch from the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood conference.
Agnieszka Tennant
October 1, 2001

Prayer Service Set for Lincoln Memorial on Saturday Subscriber access only

"A spiritual response is needed to fill current void, organizers say"
LaTonya Taylor
October 1, 2001
Books and Culture Corner

Beyond Belief? Subscriber access only

Nobel Prize-winner V.S. Naipaul's accounts of Islam presuppose the superiority of modern skepticism.
John Wilson
October 1, 2001

Billy Graham's Last Crusade—Really Subscriber access only

"Hundreds more killed in new Nigeria riots, and Martin Burnham speaks—but bears bad news."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

Praying Dangerously Subscriber access only

"Luke's DNA, and an evangelistic tract makes an unfortunate appearance in the Chicago Tribune."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

"Weblog: Kabul 'Trial' Continued, But Future Is Uncertain" Subscriber access only

"Jehovah's Witnesses go to the Supreme Court again, C.S. Lewis speaks to one of America's biggest companies, and other stories."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001
Film Forum

Fall Films Fall Hard

"What critics are saying about Mulholland Drive, Training Day, Max Keeble's Big Move, Bandits, Corky Romano, Serendipity, Joy Ride, and Iron Monkey."
Jeffrey Overstreet
October 1, 2001

The Worst Seeker-Sensitive Church in America Subscriber access only

"Guerillas in Philippines kidnap another missionary, Pat Robertson says Islam isn't a peaceful religion, and other stories from news sources around the world"
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

"Beamer's Faith, Competitive Streak Set Scene for Flight 93 Heroism" Subscriber access only

Friends say Wheaton grad's determination made him a hero
LaTonya Taylor
October 1, 2001

Slovak Churches Applaud Decision To Drop Plan For Yoga In Schools Subscriber access only

"Christian culture would have been threatened by plan, leaders say."
Jonathan Luxmoore
October 1, 2001

Rebuilding the Walls of Columbine Subscriber access only

"Comedian accuses Britain of banning religious jokes, Dan Rather reads his Bible, and other stories."
Ted Olsen
October 1, 2001

Christian Charities Worry About Donation Plunge Subscriber access only

Relief agencies watch for a decrease in giving and debate how to use 9.11.01 in appeals.
Todd Hertz
October 1, 2001
Christian History Corner

Forget 'Normal' Subscriber access only

C.S. Lewis's warning against panic during World War II resonates in our new crisis
Elesha Coffman
October 1, 2001

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